Autism News From Medical News Today
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:51:25 +0100
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Oklahoma Announces Autism Benefits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma announced the addition of an autism benefit to insured groups effective their next policy year. This change will not in any way affect the current medical coverage that has always been available to children with autism. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma is responding to market interests in the benefits and coverage of certain autism-related medically necessary services.
Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:00:00 PST
Autism And Schizophrenia Share Common Origin
Schizophrenia and autism probably share a common origin, hypothesises Dutch researcher Annemie Ploeger following an extensive literature study. The developmental psychologist demonstrated that both mental diseases have similar physical abnormalities which are formed during the first month of pregnancy.
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 PST
A Father's Age Is Associated With Decreased Social Abilities In Boys
New studies from Tel Aviv University suggest that waiting until a man can give his son "all the advantages" may have a disadvantage, too. Tel Aviv University researchers found in several consecutive studies that older dads are more likely to have boys with autism and lower IQs. Most recently, they found that the older a father's age, the greater the chance that his son will display poor social abilities as a teen. Dr.
Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:00:00 PST
Clues About Enzyme Role In Arrhythmias Provided By Rare Disease
A University of Iowa study provides insight into a calcium-sensing enzyme already known to play a role in irregular heartbeats and other critical functions. The researchers showed that the enzyme, calmodulin kinase II (CaM kinase II), contributes to arrhythmia in an extremely rare disease called Timothy syndrome and that inhibiting the enzyme prevents irregular heartbeats.
Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:00:00 PST
Decreased Levels Of Binding Gene Affect Memory And Behavior
Reducing the activity of a gene called FKBP12 in the brains of mice affected neuron-to-neuron communication (synapse) and increased both fearful memory and obsessive behavior, indicating the gene could provide a target for drugs to treat diseases such as autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disease and others, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in a report in the current issue of the journal Neuron.
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST
Brain Deletion Of FK506-Binding Protein Enhances Repetitive Behaviors In Mice
A new study reveals a link between dysregulation of a common signaling pathway and repetitive behaviors similar to those associated with multiple neurological and neurodegenerative disorders including, autism spectrum disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, and Huntington's disease.
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST
ED Miliband Urged To Act On Autism And Winter Fuel Poverty, UK
The UK Autism Foundation has appealed to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to take urgent action and help families and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome who are faced with fuel poverty this Christmas. The Foundation has been in touch with Chancellor Alistair Darling, Business Secretary Lord Peter Mandelson, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Children's Secretary Ed Balls, over the serious issues connected with winter fuel poverty.
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:00:00 PST
National Autistic Society Response To The Welfare Reform White Paper, UK
Following today's publication of the welfare reform white paper, The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK's leading autism charity, voiced concerns that toughening up conditions on benefits could mean people with autism face hefty sanctions, rather than getting the specialist support they need to succeed in employment.
Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
Setback In Child Development Could Be Signs Of Regressive Autistic Spectrum Disorder
We all know how infants can act up during their terrible twos, but when these behaviors are accompanied by developmental setbacks, they could point to something more serious. Researchers are currently learning more about regressive autistic spectrum disorder (RASD), which describes children who have been diagnosed with autism who demonstrate a history of a regression.
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:00:00 PST
Weird, Wild And Wonderful - A Fathers Devotion For His Autistic Son
Weird, Wild and Wonderful A Naturally Autistic Tale Stuart Nicklen 29 January 2009 £17.99 Hardback A practical and inspirational book for parents of children with severe autism. Laurence is a 'child out of time'. Born with severe autism, he is very limited in his responses to the outside world, yet needs to somehow learn how to survive in it.
Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:00:00 PST
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